Physician Spotlight

Foundations

The Cameron Brooks Foundation

In Memory of Cameron Brooks

“The foundation’s primary functions will be to help organizations that were helpful to us during our journey; and to fund research that will hopefully make it possible that no other parent will lose their child to a brain tumor. We will attempt to have functions that support families and promote awareness that brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer related deaths in children under 18.”

The Cure Starts Now Foundation

In Memory of Elena Desserich

“The Cure Starts Now Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a pending non-profit charity dedicated to pursuing cures for diffuse intrinsic brainstem glioma (DIPG), a cancer which commonly affects children age 5-10 years old. Our mission is to educate, aid and build awareness of this rare form of deadly childhood cancer in order to better develop eventual cures. “

Hannah’s Heroes

In Memory of Hannah Hatlen

“The money that is being raised through this website and fundraisers in the community will be used to fund pediatric brain tumor research. This is a very important area of research and is under funded by governments and the medical community in general.”

Jeffrey Thomas Hayden Foundation

In Memory of Jeffrey Thomas Hayden

“The Jeffrey Thomas Hayden Foundation was created to increase Awareness about Pediatric Brain Tumors and provide Education and Support to affected families. To raise money to fund worthy causes; such as Academic Scholarships, Research, and assist other support organizations with their efforts, with a focus on finding a balance between the best available treatments with the best quality of life.”

The Kortney Rose Foundation

In Memory of Kortney Gillette

“The Kortney Rose Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that is dedicated to raising funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain tumors. Enhancing the quality of life of children with brain tumors requires access to excellent specialty care, clinical trials, follow-up care, and rehabilitative services. Improving the outlook for these children requires research into the causes of better treatments of brain tumors. The goal is to find a balance between the best available treatments with the best quality of life.”

Leah’s Happy Hearts

In Memory of Leah Elisabeth James

“Leah’s Happy Hearts are committed to preserving the memory of Leah James by dedicating themselves to promoting awareness, funding research for pediatric brain tumors, and by giving children who are living with life-threatening illnesses opportunities for hope, love, and laughter. Through information sharing, emotional support, and fun events, Leah’s Happy Hearts can provide magical moments and comfort to these very special children and their families.”

Prayers from Maria

Children's Glioma Cancer Foundation

In Memory of Maria McNamara

“The Prayers from Maria Foundation is dedicated to funding global research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for the deadliest childhood brain tumors known as gliomas; raising public awareness about gliomas and bringing hope to children and their families who deal with the hardships of this disease.”

The Timothy Pauxtis Foundation

In Memory of Timothy Pauxtis

“The Timothy Pauxtis Foundation is an organization which has as its goal the raising of funds and the awarding of annual grants, which we hope will contribute to the discovery of a cure for pediatric brain tumors. The Foundation will also award scholarships to high school students pursuing a nursing career.”